Do I have to talk about my past?

You do not have to talk about your past. If it makes sense to talk about your past, we may hear about that. Learning about your past is an important part of getting to know you and understand you but you might want to address the present from the onset if that is what is of concern to you. Very often the past will come into our conversations to help you gain better insight to your present.

Some clients have felt guilty to talk about their parents; however, talking about parental or any other significant figures is a way to help us understand you better and not a judgement regarding them.